Accounts Assistant AR/ AP Dublin Closing Date 17.09.25
Overview
Position Title: Accounts Assistant AR / AP
Employer: Crosscare – services with a servant leadership ethos. Crosscare’s Homeless, Youth, Information and Advocacy Teams support those most in need with Love, Respect and Excellence. Crosscare focuses on helping people when they need it most or when they can’t find support anywhere else.
Location: Crosscare Central Offices – Dublin City Centre
Work Schedule: Mon – Fri (9am-5pm) Hybrid Working. Flexibility around busy periods required.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: €29,179 - €41,337
Reporting to: Accounts Team Leader
The Role
The principal purpose of the role is the control and recording of income and expenditure transactions. The role involves the analysis of transactions by cost centre and the input of financial data to a computerised accounting system.
Responsibilities
* Invoices: Receive and circulate suppliers’ invoices to appropriate programme personnel for approval. Code invoices to the correct general ledger expense and cost centre accounts and input data to the accounting system.
* Mileage / Expense Claims: Receive and code employees’ monthly expense claims to the correct general ledger expense and cost centre accounts and input data to the accounting system.
* Ensure that suppliers’ invoices, cheque requisitions and expense claims are approved in accordance with Crosscare’s financial procedures and policies.
* Payments: Prepare EFTs and obtain signatures in accordance with bank mandates for various bank accounts. Prepare creditors file for BACS payment run and maintain creditors ledger.
* Lodgements: Prepare lodgement, process receipts of cheques/cash, enter on spreadsheet and accounts package and lodge to Crosscare bank account.
* Petty Cash: Receive and code petty cash summaries to the correct accounts and ensure supporting documentation is available and approved.
* Income Invoices: Generate income invoices on Exchequer as requested by managers.
* Nominal Journals: Generate nominal journals from Excel spreadsheets (e.g., Banking, Lease, Rent Schedule, Energia, Eircom).
* Maintain 2 DSP schemes and update related spreadsheets; income checks of Homeless Services & Food Centre takings monthly.
* Banking: Enter Direct Debit payments, receipts and grants income; monthly record movement on other bank accounts via nominal journal.
* Respond to debtor/creditor queries and maintain filing systems for accounts documentation.
* Provide cover or support for other accounts or administrative roles within Crosscare; attend other project locations as needed.
* Perform any other duties as reasonably required by the Finance Manager/Finance Director.
Essential Requirements
* Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a busy accounts department.
* Specific accounts payable/receivable experience is an advantage.
* General accounting knowledge with good computer literacy.
* Excellent skills with Excel (formulas, etc.).
* Ability to handle telephone queries and work in a team or independently.
* Commitment to confidentiality and Crosscare’s policies and ethics.
Personal Skills / Attributes
* Communication skills
* Teamwork
* Creativity and innovation
* Flexibility and adaptability
* Organisational and time management skills
* Report writing and facilitation skills
* Empathy and understanding
* Negotiation skills
Benefits
* Competitive salaries
* Generous annual leave
* Additional leave for long service
* Training and development programmes
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Digital Doctor Service
* Competitive pension plan
* Bike to Work Scheme
Crosscare is committed to being an inclusive employer and actively encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. Garda Vetting will apply to this role. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please let us know. By submitting your application you agree with Crosscare Privacy Policy.
Application Process
To apply, please upload a comprehensive CV and letter of application detailing your suitability for the role to the provided link. Closing date for applications is 17 September 2025.
Seniorities
* Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
* Full-time
Job Function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Non-profit Organizations
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